Receiving the Holy Ghost is a real event. It is an actual occurrence. Please do not settle for some nebulous thought or suggestion that you received the Holy Ghost when you repented. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost is a second act of grace that follows repentance. If you really understood how important the Baptism of the Holy Ghost is to eternal salvation you would be clamoring to get it. If you do understand its importance you will act on that knowledge. Let me tell you a quick story about one of my granddaughters, Gabby. Gabby was about 4 or 5 years old when she decided to help me at church. As one of the nurses, it is my responsibility to help when First Aid needs arise among the congregants. That particular Sunday morning Gabby came to sit with me and to “help” with First Aid. Out of the blue, Gabby turned to me and announced, “Granny, I’m going to be a nurse when I grow up”. I responded, “That’s great, Gabby”. A few minutes later, she whispered, “Granny, I’m already a nurse”. A little taken aback, I replied, “Oh, that’s good news. Then I’ll have to call you Nurse Gabby”. She said, “OK Granny.” A few minutes later a child came along that needed a Band-Aid for a minor cut. I said, “Nurse Gabby. Let’s go and fix this cut.” Her eyes got very large and filled with tears as she said. “Wait, Granny! I’m a phony! I’m a fake! I’m really not a nurse and I don’t know how to fix that cut.” Needless to say, it was all that I could do to keep from howling with laughter as my little Fake Nurse admitted to her real non-nurse identity. I relate this little story because it is similar to how some people respond when you ask if they have received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Some have convinced themselves that they received it when they believed in Christ and accepted Him as their Lord and Savior. What they don’t seem to understand is that acceptance of Christ makes you eligible for the baptism of the Holy Ghost but until it happens it has not happened. From the Promise, Purpose and Power of the Holy Ghost by ALE
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:47:06 +0000
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